Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt’s search for an offensive coordinator lasted 44 days. It shuffled through a list of candidates that nearly reached double digits.

It was wide-ranging. Would Mike Yurcich bring a curated version of the Air Raid? Would the Vols embrace the power spread Kendal Briles employed to turn Baylor into a Big 12 power?

The safer bet was always Pruitt landing in his comfort zone and bringing aboard a play caller who aligned with his philosophy: A run-heavy pro-style attack that seeks balance but is capable of leaning more heavily on the run or pass if needed or demanded by an opposing defense.

Pruitt landed back home. And so did his final choice. A familiar face is returning to a familiar place.

One-time Tennessee interim head coach Jim Chaney is returning to Knoxville as offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Athletic‘s Seth Emerson. The news was first reported by GoVols247. From...